The 18 Best Celebrity Bodies of 2016

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It took Michelangelo more than two years to carve the statue of David. The sculptor believed his masterpiece was a representation of the perfect male specimen. We think these 18 guys could give Michelangelo a run for his money. It might be cruel to share this between Thanksgiving and New Year's, the time of turkey, eggnog, and other treats, but these men will serve as inspiration for a healthy new you come January.

Cristiano Ronaldo

We didn’t put him on the cover of our Body Issue for nothing. When scientists invent a superhuman, they’ll model it after the world’s most famous footballer.

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Michael Phelps

Even with those weird suction-cup welts, Phelps has the body of a god. The most decorated Olympian of all time is a physical marvel with a body made for swimming: He has a crazy-long arm span; an elongated torso that gives him serious reach with every stroke; short legs, which reduce pool drag; and huge palms and feet, for better paddling. Sure, he's also got the dedication and determination, but: that body.

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Calvin Harris

Last year the DJ showed the world his Calvins Giorgios. This year he rebounded from a Taylor Swift breakup with lots of social media oversharing. But with that sort of build, it seems forgivable. (We would probably do the same.)

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Alistair Overeem

Overeem earns his keep as an MMA fighter and kickboxer. We’re pretty sure he could make a few bucks by smashing boulders with his fists. He’s a human juggernaut, a physical wonder of the world.

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Hideo Muraoka

Muraoka tops our list for models to watch in 2017. His name means “superb” in Japanese, and aptly so.

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Chris Hemsworth

The man who is Thor somehow upstaged four of the world’s best comedians in this summer’s Ghostbusters reboot, as an airheaded piece-of-meat assistant. Hemsworth proved that hot dudes can have range, bringing hope to 90 percent of Los Angeles–based males.

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Ryan Reynolds

One of 2016’s best films, Deadpool proved that Reynolds’ comedic timing is a force of nature. It also proved that his physique is a freak of nature. Put the two together, and it’s clear why the movie was such a hit. Read Ryan’s GQ Man of the Year cover story here.

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Zac Efron

Poor Efron can’t make a media appearance without people pulling open his shirt. That won’t change in 2017, once the Baywatch press tour starts.

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

The jacked Efron looks like a toddler next to his Baywatch costar. At 44, this hulk is still in impeccable shape, with a Hollywood career that’s stronger than ever, too.

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Danell Leyva

While all eyes turned to the U.S. women’s gymnastics team in Rio, men’s standout Leyva (who won two silvers) entertained a crowd with a post-Olympics parallel bars routine that could have him cast in the next Magic Mike film.

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Michael B. Jordan

Jordan bulked up for the lead in Creed, the latest flick in the Rocky franchise.

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Alexander Skarsgård

The Legend of Tarzan certainly wasn’t the best film of the year, but Skarsgård’s long, strong build was the best fit for the title role.

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Aidan Turner

You’re missing out if you haven’t seen Turner’s British historical drama Poldark, in which he stars as the title character.

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Cam Newton

Newton graced our September cover in a “Superman“ tee, which was a bit of a typecast. After all, the QB throws speeding bullets with each pass.

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Justin Bieber

The Biebs went from “Baby” to bad boy in six short years. He isn’t engineered for brawn, but is still jacked with lean muscle. That physique comes in handy for all that onstage dancing, and off-duty hater dodging.

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Matt Damon

The 46-year-old Damon reprised his Jason Bourne role and looked every bit as cut as he did when he first played the part in 2002.

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Sam Hunt

Country crooner Hunt knows how to keep in shape for the stage as well.

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Rob "Gronk" Gronkowski

He rules as the New England Patriots’ tight end, and tight everything else. Off-season, GQ’s June 2016 cover dude travels the globe from party to party. He packs next to nothing: 12 pairs of boxer briefs, a single suit, three pairs of shorts, and a couple of tank tops. And why not? With a super-stacked body (and a Super Bowl ring), Gronk has every reason to show off.

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